Re: Anyone here on prednisone?

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My best friend was on Pred. for a few months- she had all the symptoms you describe- it was really rough- she was VERY swollen "puffy" she called it- and it took her 2 months to get sompletely off it- if you need advice I'll forward her address- she was on it for an autoimmune problem- it's very tough to take long term- {{{{HUGS}}}} and good luck to you

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[Guest guest]

Kitty,

I was on prednisone this summer. Unfortunately, I can't offer you

much help. I was only on it briefly. You might want to seek out a

rheumatology discussion forum as I know a couple of people with

rheumatoid arthritis who take prednisone. Hopefully they can offer

you some tips. I felt generally quite ill after the first week and

was very grouchy. I did, however, just stop taking it at my doctor's

instruction. Good luck to you!

J.

[Guest guest]

Kitty,

I was on prednisone this summer. Unfortunately, I can't offer you

much help. I was only on it briefly. You might want to seek out a

rheumatology discussion forum as I know a couple of people with

rheumatoid arthritis who take prednisone. Hopefully they can offer

you some tips. I felt generally quite ill after the first week and

was very grouchy. I did, however, just stop taking it at my doctor's

instruction. Good luck to you!

J.

[Guest guest]

Kitty,

I was on prednisone this summer. Unfortunately, I can't offer you

much help. I was only on it briefly. You might want to seek out a

rheumatology discussion forum as I know a couple of people with

rheumatoid arthritis who take prednisone. Hopefully they can offer

you some tips. I felt generally quite ill after the first week and

was very grouchy. I did, however, just stop taking it at my doctor's

instruction. Good luck to you!

J.

[Guest guest]

Kitty,

I have taken Prednisone in the past on several occassions as I am

highly allergic to several antibiotics and have had anaphalaxis due

to Penicillian, etc. I have not heard of some of the side effects

you are mentioning such as swollen lips, etc. From my best

understanding, if your face, eyes, lips or throat swell in reaction

to a medicine, you need to call your doc asap and get checked out.

For all you know you could be having an allergic reaction to it and

it is nothing to play around with. You can die from not being able

to breath, etc if your esophogus closes or swells shut. Please call

your doc to get some answers.

W

[Guest guest]

Kitty,

I have taken Prednisone in the past on several occassions as I am

highly allergic to several antibiotics and have had anaphalaxis due

to Penicillian, etc. I have not heard of some of the side effects

you are mentioning such as swollen lips, etc. From my best

understanding, if your face, eyes, lips or throat swell in reaction

to a medicine, you need to call your doc asap and get checked out.

For all you know you could be having an allergic reaction to it and

it is nothing to play around with. You can die from not being able

to breath, etc if your esophogus closes or swells shut. Please call

your doc to get some answers.

W

[Guest guest]

Kitty,

I have taken Prednisone in the past on several occassions as I am

highly allergic to several antibiotics and have had anaphalaxis due

to Penicillian, etc. I have not heard of some of the side effects

you are mentioning such as swollen lips, etc. From my best

understanding, if your face, eyes, lips or throat swell in reaction

to a medicine, you need to call your doc asap and get checked out.

For all you know you could be having an allergic reaction to it and

it is nothing to play around with. You can die from not being able

to breath, etc if your esophogus closes or swells shut. Please call

your doc to get some answers.

W

[Guest guest]

High dose prednisone can cause fluid retention (which might be what

is making you short of breath), high blood pressure, diabetes, and

not just confusion but I've had patients develop hallucinations on

it. I doubt your hives and skin rash are due to the prednisone.

Could it be due to the IVIG? The shortness of breath and swollen

lips could be an allergic reaction, perhaps to the IVIG, rather than

due to the Prednison. That can be a very dangerous situation. Call

your doctor, these are very worrisome symptoms. Let you doctor (or

whoever is on call) advise you if you should go to the ER.

Generally speaking, shortness of breath, swollen lips, hives, and

confusion would make me want the patient same day by someone even if

I couldn't see them myself. Helen marie

[Guest guest]

High dose prednisone can cause fluid retention (which might be what

is making you short of breath), high blood pressure, diabetes, and

not just confusion but I've had patients develop hallucinations on

it. I doubt your hives and skin rash are due to the prednisone.

Could it be due to the IVIG? The shortness of breath and swollen

lips could be an allergic reaction, perhaps to the IVIG, rather than

due to the Prednison. That can be a very dangerous situation. Call

your doctor, these are very worrisome symptoms. Let you doctor (or

whoever is on call) advise you if you should go to the ER.

Generally speaking, shortness of breath, swollen lips, hives, and

confusion would make me want the patient same day by someone even if

I couldn't see them myself. Helen marie

[Guest guest]

High dose prednisone can cause fluid retention (which might be what

is making you short of breath), high blood pressure, diabetes, and

not just confusion but I've had patients develop hallucinations on

it. I doubt your hives and skin rash are due to the prednisone.

Could it be due to the IVIG? The shortness of breath and swollen

lips could be an allergic reaction, perhaps to the IVIG, rather than

due to the Prednison. That can be a very dangerous situation. Call

your doctor, these are very worrisome symptoms. Let you doctor (or

whoever is on call) advise you if you should go to the ER.

Generally speaking, shortness of breath, swollen lips, hives, and

confusion would make me want the patient same day by someone even if

I couldn't see them myself. Helen marie